An Analytical Research On The Barriers Of Listening Comprehension And Memorization In Technical Interpreting

Interpreting is of significant importance in bridging the communication among different language speakers. It is a process which involves multi-tasks, high intensity of mental constraints, decision-making and problem-solving. Interpreters are required to have a rapid reaction to the source language, and transfer it into the target language on the basis of source language listening, comprehension and memorization in a pretty short time period. Therefore, interpretation is a job full of challenges and always forms a pair of contradictions with the limited processing capacity of human brain. With the development of science and technology, and the increasing of domestic and overseas communication in science and technical field, technical interpretation activity becomes a trend.This thesis takes the most representative theories:theory of sense, effort model, and schema theory as its theoretical basis. The author probes into the listening comprehension and memorization processes according to the features of technical interpretation and EST.The listening comprehension process is analyzed from the perspectives of linguistic level and extra-linguistic level. The possible barriers from the perspective of linguistic level include accent and abbreviation; regarding extra-linguistic level, subject knowledge, situational knowledge, speech manners of different speakers and the psychological status of interpreter are touched upon. There are three memory systems, namely sensory memory, short-term memory and long-term memory, which inter-coordinate with each other to ensure the smooth processing of interpretation. The memory barriers mainly include the unreasonable assignment of attention, comprehension problem in understanding source language, forgetting and low-quality note-taking. Ample examples accumulated through the real experience of the interpreter are cited and analyzed in details as proof.In order to overcome the impeding factors in the previous parts, corresponding coping strategies and practical tactics are proposed to assure the smooth processing of consecutive interpretation. Emphasis is given to the application of schema theory and preparation. The note-taking skill and practical tactics on-spot are also demonstrated.The present thesis carries a thorough analysis on the listening comprehension and memorization process of technical interpretation on the basis of the relevant theories. The purpose of the research is to learn the possible barriers in the two processes of technical interpretation. The author hopes that the present study will serve a humble contribution to further in-depth research and provide some help for later study and practice in this field.